Monthly Archives: December 2016

Emil Polashek, a Cresco hero

CRESCO – My first memory of my uncle, Emil Jerome Polashek, was when I was about 8 years old (1946). He was in his WWII Army uniform and pictures were being taken of him in the front lawn at his … Continue reading

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Volunteers search Gatlinburg wildfire rubble for homeowners’ treasures

Samaritan’s Purse volunteers use a box screen to sift debris of Gatlinburg homes to help the homeowner find mementos that survived the wildfire.(Photo: contributed photo) GATLINBURG — The ring was not gold or sterling and the pastel gems were not … Continue reading

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The Unlikely Resilience of the AR-7 Survival Rifle

   In the late 1940s, the beginnings of what would become ArmaLite was formed in George Sullivan’s California garage as he and a few employees set about designing lightweight modern firearms that used the latest metal alloys and plastics. In … Continue reading

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Top 10 luxury advertising efforts of 2016

While the luxury sector is slow to take on new strategies, those that chose to be unique and innovative stood out among the rest in 2016. Many advertising tactics seen in 2016 have included interesting videos, social influencers and on-site installation aimed to … Continue reading

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2016 Year in Review: Business Aircraft Milestones and a Look Ahead

With 2016 ending on an off note in terms of overall aircraft deliveries and total billings, many in the industry believe a business aviation resurgence is on the horizon, and when it comes, it will be fueled by the arrival … Continue reading

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Russia grounds fleet of newest aircraft over safety issues

MOSCOW • The Russian aviation authorities have grounded the country’s fleet of its newest model of civilian airliner, the Sukhoi Superjet 100. The move came after metal fatigue, a problem usually associated with older airplanes, was discovered in the tail … Continue reading

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Holiday time Ladson muscle car cruise-in turns out regulars, impulse show-goers

Kevin Harrell lifted his daughter Christina, 2, from the back seat of his polished auto classic that turned 59 the year she was born. The blue-green 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air’s family roots track back another generation. “That was my Dad’s car,” … Continue reading

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